Feb 4, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) celebrates with guard CJ McCollum (3) after scoring against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

CJ McCollum and Carmelo Anthony have made the difference for the Blazers in the first half of Game 5 vs the Lakers.

The dynamic duo has combined for 39 points, with McCollum posting 21 (8/14 shooting, 3/5 from beyond the arc) and Anthony adding 18 (6/10 shooting, 3/3 from the three-point line).

On the other hand, LeBron James has 24 points (10/13 shooting, 2/4 from beyond the arc) for the Lakers.

Both teams are tied at 68 at halftime.